Project Manager

Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme – £1,000 for successful referral

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

Bridges Electrical Engineers Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects on the Southern Water Framework from their Maidstone office. The role involves managing project execution, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant industry experience, qualifications, and a driving licence. Benefits include competitive salaries, a company car, health cash plan, and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Experience in the design and delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Manage resources, timelines, and project costs.
• Maintain client and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure health & safety compliance on sites.

Skills

CDM Awareness

CSCS card

Driving licence

Industrial engineering experience

Project management

Understanding of project governance procedures

Education

Industry Based qualifications (NVQ/C&G)

HNC / HND level qualifications

Job description

Role Purpose

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to work on our Southern Water Framework, reporting to our Maidstone office.

With a hybrid working model, ideally you would be willing to commute to the Maidstone office once or twice weekly. You will be expected to travel to HQ at least once a month for project reviews and visit client sites regularly.

Role Overview

As a Project Manager at Bridges, you will oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects from inception to completion. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, you’ll ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Your leadership will be pivotal in coordinating resources, managing timelines, and navigating challenges to achieve outstanding results.

The Role

• Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday.
• Management of staff and subcontractors working on assigned projects.
• Taking responsibility for the health & safety of self and all under your control, completion of RAMS.
• Creation and management of the appropriate Project Documentation and control of project expenditure within a monthly project reporting structure.
• Close liaison and management of the Client and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Proactively manage the impact on and protection of the environment.

Essential

• CDM Awareness (ideally SSSTS or SMSTS).
• CSCS card.
• Industry Based qualifications (NVQ/C&G).
• Driving licence.
• Industrial engineering experience – e.g. water industry, MEICA, civils.
• Experience in the design and delivery of projects.
• Experience in managing CDM sites and working on CDM sites.
• Capable of effectively managing more than one project at any one time, depending on complexity.
• Capable of effectively managing teams, including employees and subcontractors.
• Understanding of project governance procedures and commercial aspects of projects.
• Sound knowledge of H&S legislation and regulations.

Desirable

• HNC / HND level qualifications.
• Site experience – supervisory site role or Project engineer role.
• Southern Water experience is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Company car/car allowance.
• Health cash plan with Healthshield.
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Bike 2 Work scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 for successful referral.
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.